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Course Listings 2020-2021 identified. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD107 Lec 3 Credits Lec 3 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 3 Periods Radiographic Procedures I Content provides the knowledge base necessary to perform standard imaging procedures. Focus is on upper extremities, lower extremities, shoulder, and thorax. Consideration is given to the evaluation of optimal diagnostic images. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD109 Lab 3.5 Credits 19 Periods Radiography Practicum I Clinical practice experience to develop and apply concepts and theories in the performance of radiologic procedures. Concepts of team practice, patient-centered clinical practice, and professional development are discussed, examined and evaluated. Focus is on patient care and assessment and competent performance of radiologic imaging. Imaging procedures are performed under the appropriate supervision of a qualified radiographer. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD112 Lecture 1 Credit 1 Period Structured Diagnostic Medical Imaging Skills Enhancement II Focus is on the application of structured medical imaging cognitive and non-cognitive learning, study skills, and strategies to help students achieve success in their respective imaging courses and their first clinical experience. Medical imaging learning process and critical thinking application skills introduced in the Structured Diagnostic Medical Imaging Skills Enhancement I course are reinforced; and advanced concepts are introduced. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD114 Lecture 2 Credits 2 Periods Digital Image Acquisition and Display I Imparts an understanding of the components, principles and operation of digital imaging systems found in diagnostic radiology. Factors that impact image acquisition, display, archiving and retrieval are discussed. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD116 Lec 2.5 Credits Lec 2 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 1.5 Periods Patient Care in Radiologic Sciences II Content provides advanced concepts of optimal patient care, including consideration for assessment of vital signs. Trauma and emergency patient care procedures are described, as well as surgical asepsis concepts. The role of the radiographer in surgical settings is also discussed. Prerequisites: Admission to the Medical Radiography program. RAD117 Lec 3 Credits Lec 3 Periods / Lab 0 Credits Lab 3 Periods Radiographic Procedures II 364

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